IT Project Manager - Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals

EPAM Systems; Gurugram District; Presencial; INR 3.600.000 - 4.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems in India seeks an accomplished IT Project Manager with life sciences or pharmaceutical sector expertise to lead and deliver complex technology initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes in regulated environments such as GxP.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, stakeholder management, SDLC/Agile governance, and the integration of AI tools, with a focus on cross-functional, global delivery and executive reporting.

Formación

• 10 to 12 years of IT experience with 5+ years in project delivery and portfolio management.
• 4+ years in pharmaceuticals or life sciences in regulated/GxP environments.
• Background in digital transformation, cloud migration, or application development.
• Proven stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
• Experience with cross-functional and global delivery teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead IT projects to meet time, budget, and quality targets.
• Coordinate roadmaps, resources, and performance across workstreams.
• Drive accountability and resolve delivery challenges.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC, Agile/Hybrid, and GxP standards.
• Integrate AI tools into SDLC for efficiency.
• Identify risks and implement preventative measures.
• Serve as primary contact for senior client stakeholders.
• Provide executive-level reporting and translate tech concepts into business insights.
• Mentor and manage project teams to foster performance and improvement.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial compliance.
• Monitor vendor performance and SLAs.
• Optimize costs while delivering high-quality results.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Agile methodologies

SDLC governance

Executive communication

Risk management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring teams

Budgeting & forecasting

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an accomplished IT Project Manager with expertise in the life sciences or pharmaceutical sector to lead and deliver complex technology initiatives. This role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and proficiency in enterprise IT delivery methodologies, especially in regulated environments such as GxP.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects to ensure outcomes meet time, budget, and quality targets
• Coordinate delivery roadmaps, resource allocation, and performance tracking across multiple workstreams
• Drive accountability within cross-functional teams and proactively resolve delivery challenges
• Enforce compliance with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and project governance frameworks, including GxP standards
• Integrate AI tools into the Software Development Life Cycle for enhanced efficiency
• Identify risks and implement preventative measures to ensure continuity
• Build trust and credibility with senior client stakeholders, acting as their primary contact
• Address client business needs with strategic IT solutions aligned with goals
• Communicate transparently with stakeholders to maintain alignment through the project lifecycle
• Provide executive-level reporting and translate technical concepts into actionable business insights
• Mentor and manage project teams, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement
• Drive talent development and motivation across distributed teams
• Oversee portfolio budgets, forecasts, and financial compliance
• Monitor vendor performance and adherence to contracts, service levels, and quality standards
• Optimize costs while achieving high-quality results in project delivery

Requirements

• 10 to 12 years of experience in IT with 5+ years focused on project delivery and managing portfolios
• 4+ years of professional experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences, including regulated/GxP environments
• Background in digital transformation, cloud migration, or application development
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and IT governance frameworks
• Showcase of stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills
• Experience with cross-functional and global delivery teams